2. MAINTENANCE

2.3Replacement of Fuse

A fuse at the rear of the main unit protects the equipment from overcurrent and equipment fault. If the power cannot be turned on, the fuse may have blown.

WARNING

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment or cause fire.

Parts name

Type

Code No.

 

 

 

Fuse

FGBO 125V 7A PBF

000-155-831-10

 

 

 

2.4Backup Battery

The manganese lithium battery inside the main unit is used to keep the clock running, and its life is about five years. When the battery voltage is low the time is “slow.” Have a qualified technician replace the battery when this occurs.

Parts name

Type

Code No.

 

 

 

Battery

U130002 (CR-2032)

000-159-813

 

 

 

2.5Clearing the RAM

The RAM stores frequency data of fax transmitting stations throughout the world. If part of the RAM was deleted in error, the data for fax transmitting stations can be retrieved from the ROM. In this case it is necessary to clear the RAM. Be sure that it is all right to clear the RAM as all data (frequency, etc.) stored there will be deleted.

1. Press the PRG key followed by the 9 key.

RAM CLEAR ! !

PUSH E KEY

2.Press the E key to clear the RAM.

3.Press the C key to return to the standby display.

Note: Do not confuse RAM error with keyboard lockup. The keyboard may lock if some abnormal operation is detected. If this occurs, turn the power off and on again.

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Furuno FAX-408 manual Replacement of Fuse, Backup Battery, Clearing the RAM

FAX-408 specifications

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